The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), West Africa Affairs has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for redeploying Dr. Tunji Alausa as Minister of Education.
The body expressed confidence that Alausa’s wealth of experience, dedication and passion for advancing education sector will bring about positive reforms in coming years.
A statement by the Director, West Africa Affairs NANS Diaspora, Com. Joshua Olakunle also congratulated Alausa on his redeployment, saying under his leadership, students will witness transformative changes that will further enhance quality of education, ensuring its accessibility, inclusivity, and global competitiveness.
He appealed to Alausa to revisit the ban on recognition of certificates from institutions in Togo and Benin Republics, saying the decision has affected large number of students and parents who have invested significant resources in their children’s education in these countries.
According to him, suspension of certificates from these institutions has created uncertainty and emotional distress for both students and parents who are now faced with possibility of their years of academic pursuit being nullified.
He said: “We urge you to consider the financial implications and the sacrifices made by Nigerian families, many of whom took loans and other financial risks to provide their children with quality education outside the country.
“By lifting this ban, you would be offering these students a second chance to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s development without their academic achievements being invalidated.
“While we understand the need for standards and regulations, we appeal for a balanced approach that considers the future of thousands of students who are affected by this ban. We believe that with your proactive leadership, a solution that safeguards educational standards and recognizes these institutions can be reached.
“Furthermore, we would like to express that NANS Diaspora is ready and willing to work collaboratively with your office to help put in place the necessary academic standards for institutions in Togo and Benin Republics.
“We are committed to ensuring that Nigerian students studying in these countries receive quality education that meets internationally recognized benchmarks. Together, we can establish systems that uphold educational excellence while protecting the interests of Nigerian students abroad.
“We trust that your administration will find a balanced solution that benefits all stakeholders, and we look forward to working with you in this regard. We wish you a successful and impactful tenure.”
